The recently released proposed budget from the NC House shows that conservation is a priority for the state of North Carolina. Thank you to all of the House members for your strong support in protecting and stewarding our land through conservation trust funds and more.
A few highlights:
- Increases recurring funding for NCLWF from $24.2 million up to $30 million per year. Also includes an additional $20 million in nonrecurring funds for NCLWF in FY23-24.
- Increases recurring funding for PARTF from $24.2 million up to $30 million per year. Also includes an additional $20 million in nonrecurring funds for PARTF in FY23-24.
- Provides an additional $15 million in nonrecurring funds in both years of the biennium for the Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. This is in addition to the base amount of $5 million recurring per year.
- Includes a provision to reinstate the conservation tax credit.
- $25 million in nonrecurring funds in FY23-24 for Great Trails Program.
- $8 million in nonrecurring funds in FY23-24 for the Complete the Trails Program.
- $15 million for Parks for People with Disabilities.
- $17 million in nonrecurring funds for the Saluda Grade Trail.
- Provides $3.8 million in new recurring funds that goes up to $5.1 in new recurring funds for 37 new FTEs for State Parks, as well as an additional $3.6 million in nonrecurring funds for parks operating reserves.
- $158,000 recurring for two new FTEs for the Natural Heritage Program.
Learn more about our 2023 legislative agenda and our response to the Governor’s budget.
